“I suppose.”
They drew back at the same time and he scooted down some.
“Well!” he said.
“Yeah, well.”
She laid her head back and looked up at the whirling fans.
He took her hand, laid back and looked up, too.
Not long after that, there was giggling coming through the monitor. “The babies are up.”
“How cute that they don’t cry when they awaken.”
“They’ll play that way for a bit. Then call me in with a few minor screeches.”
“Your life is full of joy, isn’t it?”
“Yeah, it is. Thanks for noticing that.”
“I like it.”
“I’m glad you do.”
Chapter 4
Juliet smiled over at Oliver. “So, buddy, how are you doing? Any news?”
“Ha! You talked to Finn.”
“Only that you had news. Now spill.”
Oliver told Juliet about Anabelle and her twins. His blue eyes were bright with…hope, she guessed.
“Oliver, that’s a lot to take on.”
“It is?”
“I know so. I have two kids.”
“I can’t stop thinking about her, Jules. But I know her situation is something to consider.”
“Be sure you do. And good luck with it.” She stood. “I have a session. It’s regular yoga if you want to work off some steam.”
“Thanks, but I have a session of my own soon.”
Juliet walked into her studio and into the group room. Thankfully, this class was full or she wouldn’t be able to afford being in the collective. People filed in.
“Hello, Tom…Marcy, how are you doing…Calla, cute tights.”
Once the six people were seated on their mats and facing her, she dropped down into a full lotus position. Not everyone could manage this advanced pose, but a couple succeeded. The rest were simply cross-legged.
“Let’s start with pranayama.”
Rhythmic breathing was something that was overlooked in daily practice. “Breath in for four counts…now hold for four…release slowly. Again…now do this at your own pace for ten breaths.”
Juliet stood up and walked to the side where she kept the bolsters. She picked one up to bring to the front when… “Yikes….”